Unraveling Oil's Complex Web

This chapter explores the intricate challenges of reporting on the oil and gas industry, with a focus on the intimidation faced by journalists covering corporations like Exxon. It examines the environmental implications of ExxonMobil's operations in Guyana amidst rising sea levels and colonial legacies, while also addressing the contentious geopolitical tensions with Venezuela over territorial claims. The narrative highlights the need for transparency in oil contracts, delving into historical and contemporary influences that shape Guyana's resource management and international interest.